Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to North Hollywood, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
North Hollywood, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to North Hollywood, CA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hollywood Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Burbank Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Hollywood Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 13.1 miles, with most of the trip on Hollywood Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11 miles on Hollywood Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Broadway
Turn right onto North Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Merge onto US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Burbank Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Burbank Boulevard
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Burbank Boulevard
Turn right onto Burbank Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 11 mi | 14m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Burbank Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tujunga Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and North Hollywood, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Continue on US 101
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 7
Toward Burbank Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Burbank Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Tujunga Avenue
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Tujunga Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Tujunga Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Hollywood, CA
Night in North Hollywood on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to North Hollywood, CA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Burbank Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to North Hollywood, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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